The AURA Method

Eat in alignment.
Live in radiance.

AURA is a complete cooking-and-wellness system , four domains, twelve protocols , that we turn into meal plans, private-chef service, delivery kits, and a couples cookbook.

01

Meal Planning

AURA-aligned meal plans built around your household, your goals, and the four domains , with a full shopping list and chef-approved recipe guide.

02

AURA Meal Kit

HelloFresh-style delivery , shopped ingredients and weekly recipes that follow the AURA alignment at home, no thinking required.

03

Private Chef

A high-end in-home chef trained on the AURA system, cooking weekly menus aligned to Fuel, Mind, Core, and Rhythm.

04

Advisory & Chef Placement

We consult clients, hire and train chefs, and install the AURA system so the alignment continues long after we leave.

05

The Couples Cookbook

A curated recipe book that you can modify for copyright , recipes built on AURA so couples can compose a menu from a sample meal plan.

06

Compose a menu

Browse the book, tap the dishes you want, and get your price instantly.

The Couples Cookbook

Compose your own menu

Every dish below is a recipe from the book , mapped to a domain and priced for a weekly rebuild. Tap what you love and watch your menu and estimate build in real time.

Your menu

0 dishes

Tap dishes to compose your weekly menu.

Weekly estimate

$0 - $0

4 servings/week, delivered as recipe + ingredients.

Request this menu

The Recipe Room

26 recipes, each with its AURA

Drawn from the culinary library , from Clean Classics to Washoku, Ottolenghi to the Longevity Diet , every recipe is reworked with its AURA value.

BenefitsFuel

Polyphenols + slow carbohydrates for steady, all-morning energy.

Matcha Overnight Oats

Cellular Renewal

The Food Medic for Life

BenefitsFuel

Kale, walnuts and pomegranate , the canonical anti-aging plate.

Vitality Greens & Pomegranate Bowl

Cellular Renewal

The Longevity Diet

BenefitsFuel

Whisked, never boiled , preserving L-theanine calm.

Whisked Matcha Latte

Cellular Renewal

Washoku

BenefitsFuel

Live lacto-fermentation for daily microbiome diversity.

Homemade Kimchi

Microbiome Architecture

The Homemade Vegan Pantry

BenefitsFuel

Live-culture miso to open the gut gently each morning.

Miso Breakfast Broth

Microbiome Architecture

Kansha

BenefitsFuel

30+ plants a week, stacked into a single colorful bowl.

Dukkah Rainbow Bowl

Botanical Density

Plenty More

BenefitsMind

Raw DHA-rich salmon, cold-prepped to protect omega-3.

Omega-3 Salmon Crudo

Neuro-Optimization

Genius Foods

BenefitsMind

Omega-3 and antioxidants for cognition and mood.

Chia Flax Berry Pudding

Neuro-Optimization

Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety

BenefitsMind

Adaptogens to steady cortisol and smooth energy.

Tulsi Maca Adaptogen Latte

Hormonal Equilibrium

The Yoga Kitchen Plan

BenefitsMind

Turmeric + black pepper + fat , slow-sipped ritual.

Golden Milk Latte

Mind-Body Integration

This Is Your Brain on Food

BenefitsMind

Ritual cacao to bring presence to the evening.

Ceremonial Cacao

Mind-Body Integration

The Beauty Chef Gut Guide

BenefitsMind

Iodine-rich seaweed supports endocrine balance.

Seaweed Miso Broth

Hormonal Equilibrium

Washoku

BenefitsCore

Beta-glucan mushrooms and alliums for natural defense.

Garlic-Ginger Mushroom Broth

Immune Resilience

Nourishing Broth

BenefitsCore

Ferments feed the gut, the gut feeds immunity.

Kimchi + Miso Gut Bowl

Immune Resilience

The Microbiome Solution

BenefitsCore

Betains and anthocyanins to calm inflammation.

Beet Cherry Recovery Juice

Inflammation Modulation

Eat to Beat Disease

BenefitsCore

Chopped-and-rested crucifers for sulforaphane.

Chimichurri Crucifer Salad

Detoxification

Clean Eats

BenefitsCore

Acid-and-herb marinade, no AGEs from charring.

No-Char Grilled Vegetables

Inflammation Modulation

The Wahls Protocol

BenefitsCore

Tradition for winter immunity, low-sugar.

Elderberry Syrup

Immune Resilience

Nourishing Traditions

BenefitsRhythm

Protein-first breakfast to anchor the daily rhythm.

Morning Protein Bowl

Circadian Alignment

Whole30 Day by Day

BenefitsRhythm

Natural melatonin to wind down with the light.

Tart-Cherry Evening Tonic

Circadian Alignment

The Food Medic for Life

BenefitsRhythm

Cooked-then-cooled grains for resistant starch.

Resistant-Starch Grain Bowl

Metabolic Flexibility

The Fiber Fueled Cookbook

BenefitsRhythm

Potassium and slow carbs to restore after movement.

Sweet-Potato Recovery Bowl

Recovery & Regeneration

Genius Foods

BenefitsRhythm

Glycine-rich broth to repair muscle overnight.

Vegetable Collagen Broth

Recovery & Regeneration

Nourishing Broth

BenefitsMind

Simplicity with elegance , a slow, mindful pastry.

Millefeuille (AURA Clean)

Mind-Body Integration

Clean Classics , Aristide

BenefitsMind

85% dark chocolate for polyphenols, savoured slowly.

Fondant au Chocolat (AURA Clean)

Mind-Body Integration

Clean Classics , Aristide

BenefitsFuel

Vegetable-forward filling, architectural technique.

Stuffed Vol-au-Vent

Botanical Density

Patisserie , Christophe Felder

01 , Culinary Framework , the philosophy

What AURA cooks

C-01

Origin

The fusion of three terroirs , Japanese precision, French technique, African soul.

C-02

Flavor

Umami, layered taste, flavor engineering, and creativity.

C-03

Botanical

Plants at the center of the plate, vegetables in the spotlight.

C-04

Clean Craft

Vegan, gluten-free, super clean, unprocessed.

01

Fuel

nourish , regeneration & energy

W-01

Cellular Renewal

Regeneration, repair, resilience.

Ingredients

Blueberries, Kale, Spinach, Matcha, Turmeric, Extra-virgin olive oil, Walnuts, Pomegranate, Dark chocolate (85%), Broccoli, Legumes, Shiitake & reishi mushrooms, Sardines.

Techniques

  • Gentle heat (steam / blanch) to preserve polyphenols
  • Slow braising
  • Fermentation
  • Avoid high-heat frying

Prep / Recipes

  • Whisked matcha
  • Olive-oil dressings
  • Slow-braised legumes
  • Sprouted seeds
  • Green-tea broths

W-02

Microbiome Architecture

Gut health, digestion, microbiome diversity.

Ingredients

Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Miso, Tempeh, Kefir, Plant yogurt, Garlic, Onion, Leek, Asparagus, Oats, Jerusalem artichoke, Apple, Flaxseed.

Techniques

  • Lacto-fermentation
  • Pickling
  • Keep skins & whole grains for prebiotic fiber
  • Gentle cooking

Prep / Recipes

  • Homemade sauerkraut / kimchi
  • Miso broth
  • Overnight oats + flax
  • Whole roasted vegetables (skin on)

W-03

Botanical Density

Phytonutrients and plant diversity (30+ plants/week).

Ingredients

Rainbow vegetables, Crucifers, Alliums, Herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, mint), Spices, Seaweed, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds, Berries.

Techniques

  • Layer herbs & spices
  • Multi-vegetable bases (mirepoix / soffritto)
  • Pestos and sauces to pack in plants
  • Roasting

Prep / Recipes

  • Plant-forward bowls
  • Herb sauces
  • Roasted / charred vegetables
  • Seaweed salads
  • Dukkah sprinkles
02

Mind

clarity , cognition & balance

W-04

Neuro-Optimization

Cognition, focus, mood.

Ingredients

Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines (DHA), Walnuts, Chia, Flax, Blueberries, Dark chocolate, Turmeric + black pepper, Eggs (choline), Leafy greens (folate), Green tea (L-theanine), Pumpkin seeds, Avocado.

Techniques

  • Moderate heat to preserve omega-3
  • Cold prep
  • Pair turmeric with black pepper + fat for absorption

Prep / Recipes

  • Chia / flax puddings
  • Omega-3 rich crudos
  • Avocado sauces
  • Matcha / green-tea infusions

W-05

Hormonal Equilibrium

Endocrine balance, cortisol, steady energy.

Ingredients

Leafy greens (magnesium), Pumpkin seeds, Almonds, Citrus, Bell peppers (vitamin C), Ashwagandha, Maca, Tulsi, Reishi, Avocado, Olive oil, Coconut, Broccoli, Seaweed (iodine), Eggs, Legumes.

Techniques

  • Balanced macro plates (protein + fat + fiber)
  • Slow carbohydrates
  • Adaptogenic teas & tonics

Prep / Recipes

  • Adaptogen lattes (tulsi, maca)
  • Balanced bowls
  • Seaweed broths
  • Low-glycemic grains

W-06

Mind-Body Integration

Meditation, emotional balance, presence.

Ingredients

Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon balm, Ceremonial cacao, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Root vegetables, Broths, Honey.

Techniques

  • Slow, mindful cooking
  • Ritual preparation
  • Warm slow-braised dishes
  • Herbal infusions
  • Slow sipping

Prep / Recipes

  • Golden milk (turmeric latte)
  • Ceremonial cacao
  • Slow broths / stews
  • Herbal tisanes
  • Meditative bread-kneading
03

Core

strength , immunity & resilience

W-07

Immune Resilience

Immunity and natural defenses.

Ingredients

Citrus, Kiwi, Bell pepper, Broccoli (vitamin C), Pumpkin seeds, Chickpeas, Oysters (zinc), Mushrooms (vitamin D), Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Elderberry, Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Oats (beta-glucans), Brazil nuts (selenium).

Techniques

  • Steam (not boil) to keep vitamin C
  • Garlic-ginger pastes
  • Mushroom stocks
  • Allium-rich bases

Prep / Recipes

  • Garlic-ginger bases
  • Mushroom broths
  • Citrus dressings
  • Elderberry syrup
  • Roasted mushrooms

W-08

Inflammation Modulation

Calm inflammation, restore balance.

Ingredients

Oily fish, Flax, Chia, Walnuts (omega-3), Turmeric + black pepper, Ginger, Green tea, Berries, Extra-virgin olive oil, Leafy greens, Beets, Tart cherry, Crucifers, Bone broth / collagen.

Techniques

  • Anti-inflammatory cooking (steam, braise, poach vs frying)
  • Avoid charring (AGEs)
  • Acid + herb marinades

Prep / Recipes

  • Turmeric-ginger pastes
  • Poached oily fish
  • Marinated grilled vegetables (no char)
  • Beet-cherry juices

W-09

Detoxification

Cellular cleansing and liver support.

Ingredients

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kale, Arugula (crucifers), Garlic, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Lemon, Beets, Dandelion greens, Green tea, Cucumber, Celery, Turmeric, Fiber.

Techniques

  • Raw / lightly cooked crucifers (chop & rest for sulforaphane)
  • Gentle steaming
  • Hydration
  • Cold-press juices
  • Broths

Prep / Recipes

  • Green juices / smoothies
  • Chopped-and-rested crucifer salads
  • Cilantro sauces (chimichurri)
  • Dandelion tea
  • Celery-lemon water
04

Rhythm

flow , metabolism & recovery

W-10

Circadian Alignment

Sleep, light, natural rhythms.

Ingredients

Tart cherry (melatonin), Pumpkin seeds (tryptophan), Banana, Oats, Almonds, Eggs, Leafy greens (morning), Magnesium-rich nuts, Warm golden milk (evening).

Techniques

  • Time-restricted eating aligned to light
  • Protein-rich breakfast
  • Lighter dinner
  • Warm calming drinks

Prep / Recipes

  • Tart-cherry evening tonic
  • Warm golden milk
  • Morning protein bowls
  • Light dinners
  • Night tisanes (chamomile, valerian)

W-11

Metabolic Flexibility

Blood sugar, energy, fasting.

Ingredients

Legumes, Quinoa, Sweet potato, Steel-cut oats (low glycemic), Fiber, Protein, Healthy fats, Apple-cider vinegar, Cinnamon, Bitter foods, Fenugreek, Green tea, Broccoli, Green beans.

Techniques

  • Slow carbs
  • Vinegar dressings before meals
  • Protein-first plates
  • Resistant starch (cook then cool rice/potatoes)

Prep / Recipes

  • Cook-then-cool starches (resistant starch)
  • Vinegar dressings
  • Cinnamon oats
  • Protein-first bowls
  • Slow legumes

W-12

Recovery & Regeneration

Movement, breath, rest, repair.

Ingredients

Legumes, Tempeh, Eggs, Fish, Hemp (protein), Leafy greens, Pumpkin seeds (magnesium), Banana, Sweet potato, Avocado (potassium), Tart cherry, Omega-3, Bone broth (glycine), Coconut water.

Techniques

  • Post-exercise balanced meals (protein + carbs)
  • Broths
  • Gentle cooking
  • Hydration
  • Electrolytes

Prep / Recipes

  • Recovery smoothies (cherry + protein + greens)
  • Bone / vegetable broths
  • Coconut water
  • Sweet-potato bowls
  • Hemp / chia puddings